2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88

Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP® the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip the traction control will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel the ESP® continues to operate when you are braking you cannot activate the cruise control the cruise control switches off if currently activated more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® switch is located on the center console. Warning! G When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers reduces. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. 1 ESP® switch With the engine running, press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. i When the ESP® is switched off and one or ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on the ESP® Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with ESP® switched on. 87